WHY ME?? AM I DYING?? STRESS IS KILLING ME!?!
Question: WHY ME.?.? AM I DYING.?.? STRESS IS KILLING ME!.?
I WAS DIAGNOSED WITH PANICK ATTACKS OVER 10 YRS BACK AND THEN IT LED TO DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY. THE PANICK ATTACKS CEASED OVER 8 YRS AGO BUT THE DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY HAVE GOTTEN WORSE. I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO NO MORE. THE ZOLOFT STOPPED WORKING SO A NEW DR PUT ME ON EFFEXOR 150 MG. AND I HAVE BEEN ON THAT NOW FOR 6 YRS. IT WAS DOING WELL IN THE BEGINNING BUT NOW IT IS STARTING TO GET WHERE IT DOESNT EVEN HELP. I AM STARTING TO THINK THAT IT MAKES ME WORSE. ONCE INSURANCE KICKS IN AT MY NEW JOB NEXT MNTH I AM GONNA SEE A DR ABOUT COMING OFF EFFEXOR AND HOPEFULLY BEING PUT ON SOMETHING ELSE. I DON'T LIKE HOW I AM NOW. I AM SOOO EDGY AT ALL TIMES. WHEN I GET OVERWHELMED, MY NECK HURTS, MY HEAD HURTS, I CAN FEEL LIKE A SHAKING SENSATION ON THE INSIDE OF MY BODY AND SOMETIMES MY CHEST HURTS. IT SCARES ME BECAUSE I FEEL LIKE I AM DYING SOMETIMES. IT IS NOT EASY AND I NEED TO TRY AND FIND WAYS TO RELAX WHICH IS also HARD WITH 3 KIDS AGING 12, 10 AND 6. I DON'T KNOW WHAT ELSE TO DO BECAUSE SOMETIMES I GET SOO EDGY THAT IT SCARES ME BECAUSE I FEEL AS IF I JUST WANNA CHUNK SOMETHING AND BREAK IT OR SCREAM TO THE TOP OF MY LUNGS..WHAT AM I GONNA DO.? AM I LOOSING IT.?Health Question & Answer
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God is calling you and knocking at your door. Its up to you if you want to answer.Health Question & Answer
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I was there at one time, and it sounds like your panic attacks might be back, I was on quanipan and paxil for about fourteen years, and I got myself off of paxil because of the adiction I had to them. Have you gone to any state run organizations, sometime there is counseling and Dr. to give you meds until you can get on your own insurance. You have to stress how feel in order to get some help, after all they dont want have to take your kids because you cant take care of them. I'll be praying for you. AprilHealth Question & Answer
You are killing yourself by being this stressed. You should know by now that anti-depressants aren't the answer. The effects will eventually ware off and did you ever think that the anti-depressants can be doing you more harm than good. You probably need to do things that make you more happy, surround yourself in a good environment. You don't want your kids to suffer, do you.? It seems like you just need to talk to someone. You feel like you are dying because you are not living. SO get out there, smell the roses, breathe in the beautiful earth and start being positive. Health Question & Answer
I don't think you are loosing it, your doctor just has to find the right medication for you. But with that being said medication alone won't fix everything. Sometimes going to a therapy session once a week and either talking to a group or just one person helps. Plus you have to find time for yourself to relax, regroup and let all the stress melt away. You have to get to the root of what's causing your depression and anxiety. I suffer from Manic Depressive Disorder and have mood swings when I feel like I'm no longer in control of my life. I do take medication and I try to remain positive. Plus you should consider developing a closer relationship with god. He throws rocks in our path but he is always there to help us step over them. Good Luck!!!! Health Question & Answer